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#12480 Why Do We Believe in the Real Presence in the Eucharist? - Joe Heschmeyer

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“Why do we believe in the Real Presence in the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Christ, addressing scholarly perspectives that view it merely as a symbol. Other topics include the role of Mary beyond a saint and the importance of the indelible seal of baptism in Catholic teaching.

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Questions Covered:

  • 05:03 – A stumbling block is how Mary is treated as more than just a saint.
  • 17:00 – How do we know that the apostolic fathers were taught by an apostle?
  • 21:18 – Why do we believe that the eucharist is the true body and blood of Jesus if, from a scholarly perspective, it seems like it’s just a symbol?
  • 29:27 – It seems that the indelible seal of baptism carries with it more significance than what is spoken or taught about?
  • 37:14 – I’m a seminarian and teach high school. How do we reconcile wisdom being referenced as feminine and Jesus being called the wisdom of God?
  • 40:20 – What’s the difference between plenary and a partial indulgence?
  • 45:56 – What’s the Catholic response to the protestant claim that we don’t need priests because Jesus is our only priest?
  • 51:30 – Historically, how were anti-popes and valid popes removed from office?
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